Oh, I’ve been struggling to write this particular entry. I think the reason is how do you best articulate the need to remake a film that largely is already enjoyable as is? That’s often the main crime of a remake: … Continue reading ReMake Me Over: Once Bitten
The Greasy Strangler was recommended to me by a friend who has a similar taste in horror films and appreciation for trash cinema. I took his word as bond, though I wouldn’t finally watch this film until about over a … Continue reading Scene Dissections: The Greasy Strangler
In the 1995 cyberpunk film “classic” Johnny Mnemonic, punk rock legend (and man with the most hardcore neck in the scene) Henry Rollins played a doctor. Named Spider. Doctor Spider. He mostly delivered his lines the same way he barked … Continue reading Doctor Spider Day Thread
Hello, Avocado! Allow me to resurrect another dormant feature of mine, Pop Optics. Formerly, this was meant to be a series of entries where I would relate a pop culture topic to some aspect of my life or being. Now, … Continue reading Pop Optics: Film Franchises That Peaked Early
Sometimes you just know a film is bound to fail. You know it will be bad, you can feel it in your chest like rising pangs of anxiety. By then, it is too late. The lights dim and the projector … Continue reading ReMake Me Over Article #1: Ready To Rumble
Ed Note: I wish I had better timing on publishing this – just a few days after what would’ve been Robin Williams’ 68th birthday and well ahead of the five year anniversary of his death. I dedicate this to his memory … Continue reading Scene Dissections: The Fisher King Succumbs to the Terror of the Red Knight
Riot Fest celebrates 15 years in Chicago, showcasing punk, metal, and rap and hip-hop, among other genres in between. Below is the announced lineup for the three day fest. Takes place September 13-15 in Douglas Park, Chicago, Illinois. Click this … Continue reading Riot Fest 15th Anniversary Lineup
When the parents are away, the totally adult Martha will play. Continue reading Martha’s House Party Night Thread
Have a good day. And hail… you know who. Continue reading Day Thread Is for Today
Day thread. Hail Satan. Continue reading Shriners Day Thread
Turn on, chill out. Continue reading The Night Thread Dances with the Dead
Go fuck yourself, WordPress. You used to be cool but then you changed and I didn’t have to worry about the timezone well now you made me look like a big fucking jackass in front of people who I don’t … Continue reading WordPress Failed The Day Thread And Denied You Satan At The Proper Hour
Even if we don’t appear to be interesting people, more than likely each of us has an interesting fact about ourselves to share (even if it is how banal our lives might be in comparison to others). Share a fact … Continue reading Share Something Interesting About Yourself
Welcome to Pop Optics! This is a feature in which I will explore some particular life moment that was shaped or influenced by some particular pop culture or even vice versa. When Home Alone was released in November of 1990, just … Continue reading Home Alone As Kid Wish Fulfillment… Unless You’re a Latchkey Kid
The title of the thread says it all. Come up with a fake titular line for real movies. Continue reading Fake Titular Lines for Real Movies
Very simple premise for this thread: What movie(s) will you stop everything to watch if you come across it while flipping channels on the old television? No matter if it’s in the middle of the film or there’s like 20 … Continue reading If It’s On, You Watch It
For some more Halloween love, you can go read the latest entry in Pop Optics by clicking this link! Continue reading Death Has Come to Your Night Thread, Avocado
Welcome to Pop Optics! This is a feature in which I will explore some particular life moment that was shaped or influenced by some particular pop culture or even vice versa. Halloween changed me. It haunts me. It is a … Continue reading Halloween: Or How I Learned to Stop Screaming and Love The Shape
Martha: Hello, I’m Martha. I love Grease 2. That’s pretty easy. I’ll defend this as being superior to the first Grease. Sure, we all remember the original Grease and its place in musical history cannot be contested, but, does that … Continue reading Grease 2 Cross Chat
Here’s the trailer. Now talk about it or bash it or whatever it is you nerds do on the internet. Continue reading Pet Sematary (2019) Trailer
